Alonzo Turney of Aquinas runs the ball as Jamestown's Stephen Carlson fails to tackle him in the first quarter at Sahlen's Stadium in Rochester, N.Y. on Saturday, November 16 2013. CARLOS ORTIZ staff photographer

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Zembiec, a 6-foot, 3-inch sophomore, rarely has the chance to show off his arm strength, accuracy and all of the other things he can do on the field.

The Little Irish got to see those talents Saturday night, as the 15-year old's four touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns helped Aquinas defeat Jamestown 48-34 in a Class AA state regional.

Zembiec finished with 313 passing yards, completing 20 of 35 throws. Three touchdown passes went to Donato Clemente, as Aquinas rolled up 522 yards of offense.

"Anyone who doesn't think he's the best player in the state is kidding themselves because that dude is great," Aquinas coach Chris Battaglia said. "If he wasn't, Notre Dame and teams like that wouldn't be offering (scholarships).

"You let him play a full game and he's amazing."

Aquinas held a 35-27 lead about midway through the fourth quarter. The Little Irish needed to keep scoring, given that Jamestown was on its way to 449 yards of offense and had delivered a touchdown on its last drive.

It was 4th-and-12 for Aquinas at the Jamestown 35. Zembiec started to run to his left, stopped and lauched a pass that Alonzo Turney caught near the corner of the end zone. The Little Irish lead was again in double digits.

"He's awesome," Clemente said. "The plays he's making as a sophomore ...' "

The choice for the most outstanding offensive player of the playoff was easy.

"It kind of developed that way," Zembiec said of Aquinas going to its passing game.

Aquinas is in the Class AA state tournament semifinal round. Elmira, the Section IV champion, and Aquinas meet next 6 p.m. Saturday at Sahlen's. The Little Irish are the only Section V football team still in the state playoffs.

They head to the state final four with a second-year starter at quarterback that has 22 touchdown passes versus five interceptions.